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Sloan

Boy name · 11 babies recorded · 1974–2025

Sloan: 11 babies born in Scotland since 1974, given to boys, peaking at 5 births in 2021.

Of Gaelic origin, Sloan is an anglicised form of *Slábhán*, meaning "raider" or "warrior." It began as a surname before gaining popularity as a first name, especially for girls in recent decades. The most famous bearer is American actress and producer Sloane Crosley, though the name is strongly associated with the legendary Sloane Rangers of London's high society—a connection that gave the name a preppy, aspirational air. The surname also inspired the name of the Sloane, a historic London square and museum district, though place-name purists may note the area actually derives from a different Sloane family. A notable variant is the Irish spelling Sluane, while in Scotland the name sits comfortably alongside other Gaelic-origin choices like Isla and Eilidh.